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While Bermuda celebrated its historic America’s Cup success, one of the island’s finest sailors turned his thoughts to “the guy who made this whole thing possible”.
It is possible only a select few of the thousands that descended on Front Street last...
DATE: Dec 04, 2014
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Representatives of the syndicates taking part in the 35th America’s Cup are giving Bermuda’s two-mile course in the Great Sound the thumbs up.
“It’s a great little track,” said Jimmy Spithill, skipper of America’s Cup holders Oracle Team USA. “It is...
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The Auld Mug officially touched down in Bermuda on a private jet shortly before 2pm today.
Before being greeted by local dignitaries, the plane received a water salute from fire trucks flanking each wing.
After receiving a watery greeting, the plane...
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The sailing boat on which John Lennon voyaged to Bermuda in 1980 is still in immaculate condition 34 years later — and is regularly sailed off the East Coast of the United States.
The sleek 43-foot sloop is now owned by Stephen Fuller, a university p...
DATE: Dec 04, 2014
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Bermuda’s victory in securing the America’s Cup in 2017 was celebrated in the Senate yesterday — although concerns were raised that not everyone would benefit.
Both political parties expressed their pleasure that the international event would take p...
DATE: Dec 04, 2014
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“It’s our time to shine”.
That was the resounding message last night as thousands gathered along Front Street to welcome the oldest trophy in sport to its proud new home.
The eagerly anticipated announcement on Tuesday that Bermuda will host the 2017...
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Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy was questioned about the delay in new work permit policies in the Senate yesterday.
The initiatives were expected to come into effect this week but Mr Fahy announced last week that there had been set back due to a “...
DATE: Dec 04, 2014
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Regulations to protect the donating public and Bermuda’s charities are set to come into effect before the end of the month, the Senate was told yesterday.
Senator Michael Fahy, Minister for Home Affairs, said the regulations were being implemented as...
DATE: Dec 04, 2014
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Hamilton alderman Carlton Simmons has criticised City Hall secretary Ed Benevides and Mayor Graeme Outerbridge, claiming they should never have sought legal clarification on whether clamping was lawful in the capital.
Mr Outerbridge refuted the sugge...
DATE: Dec 04, 2014
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The National Hurricane Center in the United States has confirmed what many Bermudians already suspected: Tropical Storm Fay was actually a hurricane.
The system battered the Island on October 12, downing power lines, damaging numerous properties and ...
DATE: Dec 04, 2014
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Jonathan Bell